Lost? Catch up with this video...

Anyone who knows Bev and me knows that "Lost" is one of our favorite TV shows. It's appointment viewing in our house, one of the few shows we watch live and don't DVR. The show has its flaws and its many detractors, but for sheer mystery, suspense, and viewer involvement there's nothing like it. Obviously, one of the drawbacks of "Lost" is that it requires weekly viewing. If you miss an episode, you'll likely end up like one of the castaways -- confused and, well, lost. After its long hiatus, "Lost" is returning for the start of its 4th season on Thursday January 31. From the looks of it, the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 are going to be rescued. What we don't know is whether this is a good or bad thing? Who can forget the closing images of Season 3, when -- once rescued -- a broken alcoholic Jack (my beard will soon reach Jack-ian proportions, by the way) tells Kate "We weren't supposed to leave the island...We have to go back!" Good stuff. In case you want to join the cool people (us) and tune in this season but you don't have time to watch 3 seasons worth of DVDs, here's a well-done 8 minute recap of everything's that's transpired. I can't wait!